The Honorable John Phillip “J.P.” Mauffray, Jr., District Judge-Retired, 73, of Jena, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2016, at his home in the Walkerville Community, south of Jena.

He was born Thursday, November 18, 1943 in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the union of John Phillip, Sr. and Margurite Louise Waguespack Mauffray.

Among Judge Mauffray’s many accomplishments were: in 1960, appointed Colonel on the staff of Governor Jimmie Davis as an Aide de Camp; in 1965, received a B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering from Tulane University school of engineering; in 1973, received a Juris Doctor degree from LSU School of Law; from 1973 to 1974, served as member of the Moot Court Board; in 1977, admitted and qualified as attorney and counselor of the Supreme Court.

J.P. served as leader for Boy Scouts of America and was an Eagle Scout himself. He was past president of the Lake Charles Jaycees. He served as 28th Judicial District Judge from 1994 until 2008.

Joseph E. Doughty, Jr., 59, of Vidalia, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 30, 2016.

He was born January 4, 1957 in Jena to the union of his parents, Joseph Eldon Doughty, Sr. and Edith Monk Doughty.

Joe spent his childhood years in Harrisonburg before going to college at Louisiana Tech. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in education and a Master of Science in Agriculture. While at Tech, Joe was active in the Baptist Student Union and continued to be an enthusiastic Tech football fan and Alumni.

He moved to Vidalia and became an active member of First Baptist Church where he met his wife. He taught Sunday school for over 25 years, served as a deacon, and was the Secretary of the Deacons. Joe enjoyed meeting every morning at Nikki’s with his coffee group. He was active in Ferriday Rotary Club for the last 8 years.